Field Applications Scientist, Immunoassay Specialist (PA)

Bio-Techne; Elm (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Bio-Techne seeks a Field Applications Scientist specializing in immunoassay analysis to provide technical support and pre- and post-sales assistance for immunoassay instrumentation and assays in a Pennsylvania-based role.

The successful candidate will train customer scientists, support assay development, and collaborate with sales, marketing, and product teams to drive customer success and product adoption, traveling up to 50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on immunoassay experience.
• Strong understanding of immunoassay principles across research fields.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and validate assays independently.
• Proven ability to work in team and independently.
• Willingness to travel 50% of the time; PA-based candidates preferred or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex technical assistance on immunoassay platforms including assay design, data interpretation, and platform correlation.
• Present scientific seminars to prospects and conduct product evaluations at customer sites.
• Train and support scientists on instrument use, assay development, and data analysis for Luminex and Ella systems.
• Deliver post-sales troubleshooting and assay development support in-person, virtually, and remotely.
• Attend conferences and tradeshows; maintain customer relationships and gather feedback for internal teams.

Skills

Immunoassay

Data interpretation

Instrument training

Assay development

Luminex

Ella systems

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, or related life science field

Tools

Luminex

Ella systems

Job description

Bio-Techne seeks a Field Applications Scientist specializing in immunoassay analysis to provide technical support and pre- and post-sales assistance for immunoassay instrumentation and assays. The role involves customer training, assay development support, and collaboration across sales, marketing, and product teams in a Pennsylvania-based position.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex technical assistance on immunoassay platforms including assay design, data interpretation, and platform correlation


• Present scientific seminars to prospects and conduct product evaluations at customer sites


• Train and support scientists on instrument use, assay development, and data analysis for Luminex and Ella systems


• Deliver post-sales troubleshooting and assay development support in-person, virtually, and remotely


• Attend conferences and tradeshows; maintain customer relationships and gather feedback for internal teams

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, bioengineering, pharmaceutical sciences, biology, or related life science field


• Minimum 5 years of hands-on immunoassay experience


• Thorough understanding of immunoassay principles and applications across research fields


• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills


• Ability to troubleshoot, optimize, and validate assays independently


• Proven experience working effectively in team and independent settings


• Willingness to travel 50% of the time; preference for Pennsylvania-based candidates or willingness to relocate

Compensation

$74,500–$122,575 base, plus commission eligibility